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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1913
Page
4
Mulai Hafid formerly Sultan of Morocco, who abdicated last year, arrived in Rome in a French embassy car and visited the Vatican. He receives a pension of 70000 dollars yearly and generally pays museum entrance fees, declining special privileges.
A mangled wireless dispatch to Bremen from the steamer Grosser Kurfverst indicates the rescue of German Arctic explorer Lieutenant Schroeder Stranz in Spitzbergen waters.
Patrick Quinlan IWW leader, jailed for inciting silk mill riots in Paterson, N J, will be brought to this city and released on 5000 cash bail pending appeal. He serves a minimum two year sentence in Trenton State Prison.
In Cincinnati Ohio on July 23 more drivers joined the teamsters strike. Union men claim about 3000 workers are now out while team owners refuse to recognize the union.
Negotiations open for the sale of the Gilchrist Company department store at Washington and Winter streets. Receivers petition the U S District Court for instructions on the bid from John T. Connor Company, said to be the best offer received.
The offer sets 50 percent of net cost plus 22500, with cost between 425000 and 500000 and cost one third under retail. Receivers estimate assets at 765000 with 450000 in merchandise and liabilities at 860000. Connor excludes Gilchrist claims, seeks to assume leases and contracts, and aims to close by August 15 with a hearing set by Judge Dodge.
A horse tethered to a tipcart tried to board an outward bound Watertown streetcar on Arsenal Street while John Sheehan a city worker cleaned the street. The animal nearly toppled the car and a passenger panic ensued before the horse, badly injured, was shot. Motorman Arthur Griggs attempted emergency stops as the horse placed its front hooves on the running board.
The Post's comic section promises the inimitable S'Matter Pop alongside Ketten's Day of Rest in next Sunday's lineup.
Danvers hosts 38 Massachusetts State Grange units for annual field day at Dudley P. Rogers farm. Balloon, band, and red lemonade amid a steady stream of travelers by train, trolley, car, bicycle, and auto. Chebacco Pomona Grange members also attend.
Terrified by flames on the power boat Skip off Green Hill late Tuesday night Harriet Harding of Dorchester and Winifred Malone of Revere leapt into the sea. James McGuire stripped to rescue the two women and then returned to save Malone.
The West Peabody Grange beat the Danvers Grange 9 to 4 in a crowded field day with a balloon ascent and a band performance. Signor DeLappie dazzled with lavender tights as the balloon rose and fell, while speeches by Grange leaders closed the program before a feast of eggs and ham sandwiches.
Manuel F. Oliver's power boat reached the burning Ship owned by Clarence V. Barron as 650 gallons of gasoline fueled a blaze off Green Hill en route to Pemberton. Jenny Johnson and Sarah Blanchard were burned while transferring to the rescue launch. all 26 passengers were saved and brought to Cohasset as onlookers gathered at Stony Beach.
A late night blaze at Mrs. Alonzo Hodgkins lodging house at 37 Harvard square Charlestown forced six occupants to flee in night garments. Edward A Hodgkins woke to smoke and guided lodgers outside. Mrs Hodgkins saved a parrot. Damage estimated at 1200 dollars. The cause remains undetermined.
The Senate lobby committee moved quickly to hear Martin M. Mulhall, alleged political worker for the National Association of Manufacturers, presenting about 500 letters in a roughly one hour session after the noon recess. Mulhall testified amid a rapid pace as lawmakers questioned him on his role as a legislative detective.
The committee pressed ahead quickly and members hoped to complete work tonight, with correspondence continuing and an expected result by Friday.
Mulhall describes a slack period in 1909 1910 and efforts to influence Charles F Murphy boss of Tammany Hall for George Gordon Battle's NY governorship He notes using Herman Black as Murphy's confidential lawyer and mentions plans to sway Knights of Labor and AFL to aid manufacturers tied to Draper opposition and Massachusetts trips to assist him.
Muggsy and Willie enjoy a playful spotlight on their own page in the comic section of the Sunday Post. The pair delight readers with lighthearted humor and familiar friend banter.
Black Demon a valued city horse in the Boston Public Works fleet fell from a trap drop at the Atlantic avenue station of the Boston Sanitary Department Company. He was badly injured and shot. An investigation is begun to determine responsibility for the accident.
Arthur Newton, the lawyer who rose to prominence in Dr Crippen's murder trial, received a three year term of penal servitude at the Old Bailey. He was convicted of conspiring to defraud Dr Hans Thorsch, a Vienna financier, of 115000 dollars in 1911 and 1912. His accomplice Berkley Bernard Bennett drew 18 months hard labor.
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